---
title: "Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000718130"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2023-06-01"
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# Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000718130

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands, based in Inverness, UKM6, has recently completed a tender process for the Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with a contract awarded to Talis Education Limited. The procurement aimed at the services sector was initiated by the University of the Highlands and Islands, reflecting the Education industry category. The deadline for submissions and the subsequent contract signing occurred on 2023-03-15 and 2023-05-31 respectively.

This tender by the University of the Highlands and Islands offers a business growth opportunity for companies specializing in software and service provision, particularly those with expertise in educational technology solutions. Businesses interested in providing user interface design and software services may find this tender suitable. The open procurement method and the specific focus on Reading List Software create a niche for technology-oriented businesses to compete and potentially expand their market presence.

## Notice

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners. Additional detail regarding this requirement is contained within the Invitation to Tender document and associated Appendices.

Renewal: The contract will commence for an initial term of forty-five (45) months. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for two (2) x two (2) year periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN479903 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2027 OR January 2029 OR January 2031 Please note that the timing for a future contract notice with regard to this requirement cannot be determined at this point in time. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,762 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | TALIS EDUCATION; UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN479903
- 16 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468646

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468646
  Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services - The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN479903
  Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services - The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000718130
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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